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More Monogatari is coming our way! The series announced tonight on its official accounts that a new episode of Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season is in production. A teaser trailer was released that reveals the teaser visual for the new episode. Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season New Episode Teaser Trailer and Visual A rap by DJ Nadeko and Bro. Yotsugi was also released to celebrate the production of the new Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season episode. Related: Steins;Gate x Monogatari Series Collab Makes Tokyo Tower Its Flag Mast From October 16 Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) continues to direct Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll streamed Off & Monster Season as it aired,...

Aniplex has announced the main voice cast for a new anime set to premiere in 2025, without disclosing the title or story details. The company plans to unveil the project during a special commercial airing on July 5 at 11:28 p.m. Jst on Tokyo Mx.

The cast features prominent voice actors Ai Kayano, Kenichi Suzumura, Soma Saito, and Fairouz Ai.

This isn’t the first time Aniplex has used a cryptic approach to promote a new anime. Earlier this year, the studio teased Touring After the Apocalypse by initially releasing a mysterious visual without revealing the title.

Aniplex is responsible for producing numerous hit anime titles including Fullmetal Alchemist, Gurren Lagann, the Monogatari series, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the Fate series, Sword Art Online, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The company also operated the mobile game Fate/Grand Order, which remains one of the top-grossing games in Japan.

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Horror-comedy is a much-underappreciated subgenre when it comes to anime; titles like Bakemonogatari or Dorohedoro are some of the best examples of the amalgamation of the two genres, but the majority of the well-made ones, perhaps with the exception of Mob Psycho 100, don’t get mainstream attention. That’s why when Science Saru’s anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan quickly became a hot topic among otakus worldwide last year, it was surprising to say the least. Fans who have gone through the manga or binged the first season already know full well that even though Dandadan somewhat lacks in horror factor, it more than makes up for it through some of the best dynamic, vibrant action animation in recent years, peppy character writing, and outlandish, zany comedy that lands pretty well. The series is making its return with a much-anticipated second season, so let’s go through...

Shaft, the studio behind such iconic works as Puella Magi Madoka Magia and Monogatari Series , will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on September 1 of this year. To mark the occasion, the studio will hold an exhibition of their works opening later this year. Details are scarce at this point, with the official website and X (formerly Twitter) account for the event showing only an exhibition logo and basic company details. We do know that the event will be held starting September 1 at Mixalive Tokyo. The entertainment venue has announced that it will be closing in January 2026; this exhibition will be the last event it hosts. Related: Magia Exedra Mobile Game Prepares to Launch Madoka Magica Scene 0 Update Shaft launched in 1975 as a limited company, working primarily on cel painting and production assistance. The studio released its first entirely original production, the Ova Yume kara, Samenai , in 1987. Shaft has been producing...

Billboard Japan announced its ranking charts for the first half of 2025 today on June 6. The number one song in its overall song charts, "Billboard Japan Hot 100," was three-member pop rock band Mrs. Green Apple 's ninth digital single song, "Lilac," which was featured as the opening theme for the first season of the TV anime Oblivion Battery . Obviously, the song also topped the "Hot Animation" charts for theme songs for TV anime and movies and songs by anime voice actors. The song was released digitally on April 12, 2024, as their first anime theme song work in five years. The song has streamed over 270 million times, and its music video has been viewed over 159 million times to date. The song also won the Grand Prix of the 66th Japan Record Award. The band became No.1 in the three main categories — "Japan Hot 100," "Hot Albums," and "Artist 100." This is the first time in...

For new fans who’re wishing to get into the Naruto-verse now, or maybe will sometime in the future, it may be a rather smooth journey. The main series is mainly divided into 2 parts, Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, so you don’t need to worry about searching for a watch order or anything like that. Fans have already had enough with Monogatari and the Fate series.

However, one thing new fans may find themselves stuck with is the Naruto movies. The movies are scattered throughout specific junctures of the entire series, and it’d be a shame if you miss them, as some of them are considered canon. So, here’s a list of all the Naruto movies in their chronological order that you must follow along with while watching the main series.

1. Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow...

Legendary voice actress Rica Fukami has played everything from a Sailor Guardian to an ancient vampire. And starting May 23, she joins the cast of The Apothecary Diaries ! Fukami is best known for her role as Minako Aino/Sailor Venus in the original 1992 Sailor Moon anime. Since then, she has appeared in multiple iconic roles, including Myung Fang Lone in Macross Plus and Deathtopia Virtuoso Suicide-Master in Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season . Here she will appear as the cold-hearted Shenmei, current wife of Shisou and mother of Loulan, pictured above. Related: The Apothecary Diaries Anime Unveils Wisteria Seasonal Visual The Apothecary Diaries anime is directed by Norihiko Naganuma ( The Ancient Magus' Bride ), who also serves as series composer, and assistant-directed by Akinori Fudesaka ( Tsuredure Children ) at Toho animation Studio and Olm. Natsu Hyuuga pens the original light novels and Touko Shino provides the illustrations. Crunchyroll streams the historical drama anime and...

The Apothecary Diaries is setting new records of fame and popularity for a show primarily geared toward women. It proves that you do not have to showcase cool fights and intense power-ups to depict an entertaining and interesting story.

Now that everyone is raving about the narrative and the characters of The Apothecary Diaries, this one franchise is not enough for fans. They want to venture out and find something similar because after this season ends, there will be a significant time before the third season airs.

Hence, for those who are looking for the next great show to start after The Apothecary Diaries, there is good news. Saiunkoku Monogatari is strikingly similar to Maomao’s tale, and everyone should check it out.

The Apothecary Diaries shares some obvious similarities with Saiunkoku Monogatari

Before The Apothecary Diaries popularized a fictional ancient China-inspired world in anime, Saiunkoku Monogatari already dabbled with that idea.

The Monogatari series watch order is one of the questions asked by anime fans who want to start watching this series. The series, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Vofan, is about a girl in her third year of high school who helps the other girls attacked by vampires, ghosts, beasts, spirits, and other supernatural species.

Many critics have been giving the producer a negative response due to the non-linear storytelling and the release order, which often confuse newcomers. This made many potential viewers not learn it and check out other anime, which surely caused Monogatari to lose some viewers.

Why Is Monogatari Famous Yet Confusing to Watch? Cover Image of Monogatari. Image Credit: Crunchyroll/Aniplex

The Monogatari series is extremely popular due to its engaging characters, rich themes, and stunning animation style. However, why is it difficult to understand?

Non-Linear Storytelling: The narrative jumps back and forth through time,...

Welcome, readers, to Late to the Party , a column that's right on time when it comes to catching up on anime everyone's already watched. This column addresses a universal truth in regard to being an anime fan: an anime backlog is quite the powerful beast. Many of us have one, where we amass more and more content we have designated in the "planning to watch" category. How and why it takes so long to actually address this task varies from person to person, but the gratification of finally allocating the time is really quite splendid. Occasionally, it’s by watching a classic anime from yesteryear that you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. In other instances, it’s a more recent premiere that just slipped by. Seeing as we are now in the third month of the year, I decided to finally tackle an anime that had March in the title.

From explosive action flicks to grounded soul-stirring drama to suspenseful horror, anime is limitlessly diverse when it comes to tackling different genres. On top of the classic demographics, shonen, shojo, seinen, and josei, anime ventures into many stories to suit every taste, and even the most picky fans would be hard-pressed not to find something to enjoy within the medium’s expansive catalog.

However, whereas some anime genres, like battle shonen anime or high school romance, never struggle to achieve acclaim, the more obscure anime categories regrettably face prejudice from the casual anime viewer. Anime is a multifaceted medium, and limiting oneself to familiar genres could easily result in incredible shows falling through the cracks. These anime subgenres might be controversial, yet many fans might find their new all-time favorite titles within their ranks.

Harem Anime Doesn’t Always Sacrifice Quality in the Name of Indulgence Monogatari Series, High School DxD,...

Anime is famous for its incredible diversity, aiming not just to entertain the viewers but also intellectually stimulate and provoke thought with some of its more complex plots. Despite being best known for action flicks and engaging yet straightforward shonen anime epics, anime offers no shortage of more elaborate stories that captivate audiences with their experimental structure, artistic distinctiveness, and narrative intricacy.

Such anime series can be equally enticing and alienating, often refusing to give the viewers clear answers or guide them through their labyrinthine chronicles. However, many such titles open up differently on a rewatch, and experiencing them multiple times is worthwhile to make out their enigmas. These complex anime films and series might not be the easiest to comprehend, yet their virtues shine through when reviewed more than once.

Texhnolyze Is a Difficult Yet Worthwhile Cyberpunk Anime Thriller Streaming on Apple TVImage via Madhouse

A blood-curdling tale that exposes humanity’s most cruel,...

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, esteemed creators, Goro Taniguchi and Yukio Takatsu, spoke out about their impressions of Japan's anime industry and how it can best keep up with recent worldwide changes involving technological developments like AI and NFTs. As they carried out their most recent project, an anime based around the breakout Nft brand Azuki, they kept these advancements in mind.

Goro Taniguchi is known for his work on One Piece and Code Geass, while Yukio Takatsu contributed to Naruto Shippuden, Persona 3, and Monogatari. Both of these skilled creatives brought their talents to the Enter the GardenAzuki project, taking anime in a completely new, groundbreaking direction.

Anime Creators Explain the Need For Constant Innovation in the Industry As Taniguchi and Takatsu Pursue Nft-Related Projects, They Understand the Necessity of Advancement

The Azuki anime took the form of a three-part trilogy entitled Enter the Garden,whichdebuted its first segment,...

Goro Taniguchi has always had two eyes on the global stage, never allowing country borders to determine creative ones. This is perhaps best seen in smash-hits like Code Geass and One Piece Film: Red. The desire to bring anime to the global stage spurred Taniguchi's decision to lead Azuki's new series, adapting the Nft brand's dystopian worldview and vast catalog of anime-inspired character tokens to the small screen, scoring millions of views while doing it.

To cement his vision of a global worldview, Taniguchi recruited acclaimed creative Yukio Takatsu, known for anime openings in Naruto Shippuden, Monogatari, and the Persona 3 game, and whose work is personified by geometry, his roots within graphic design, and a similar unrestrained inspiration that even spurred him to take up residency in Paris, France. In an interview with Cbr, Taniguchi and Takatsu explore their creative journeys, processes, and inspirations for Enter the Garden Episode 2: Fractured Reflections,...

The Texas Senate has unanimously passed a bill that, if enacted into law, could potentially criminalize the possession of anime, manga, and video games featuring characters appearing to be minors in “obscene” situations.

Senate Bill 20, aimed at combating the creation and distribution of Csam, includes depictions in “cartoon or animation” within its definition of prohibited visual material.

Senate Bill 20 is set to take effect on Sep 1, 2025, provided it is passed by the Texas House of Representatives and signed into law.

The bill, which seeks to amend Chapter 43 of the Texas Penal Code by adding Section 43.235, defines an offense as knowingly possessing, accessing with intent to view, or promoting obscene visual material containing a depiction that “appears to be of a child younger than 18 years of age engaging in activities described by Section 43.21(a)(1)(B)“. The activities described by Section 43.21(a)(1)(B) refer to depictions of s*xual conduct.

The legislation...

The anime and manga world has seen many instances where the story or the character is inspired by a real-life individual or scenario. The perfect example of this is Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, which has taken inspiration from almost every major historical event or character. However, what fans might not know is that even Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto has such a character.

Jiraiya in Naruto | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Although Naruto is set in a fictional world of Shinobis, it still has a real-life-inspired character that is a particular fan favorite. This character is none other than Jiraiya, the legendary Sannin, and the mentor of the protagonist Naruto. Jiraiya is one of the most popular characters in the series who contributed a lot to the development of the narrative and the main character.

Kishimoto once revealed that he might be the only character in the entire storyline that is based on the legendary masterless samurai,...

Another chapter ends on a year of anime news, which means it's time to look back at the newsy calendar that was! Now in my fifth year of writing this , I've come to terms with one aspect of this roundup article that I'm changing going forward: Rather than highlighting articles published pre-2024 that still make it in our top-read of the year, I'm only listing articles actually published within the year in this top list. It was funny the first time to see articles from 2022 (and earlier!) still be the most read years after, but it didn't really feel representative of the year in anime news. Having said that, looking at the year makes it clear that Demon Slayer had truly returned, after last being on the list in 2022 . Solo Leveling also made an impressive intro, showing up most as a single title between the News and Features Top 10 most-read.

The Bakemonogatari franchise is not the easiest for new viewers. Still, for those looking to dive in, there is no better place than at the beginning and working through the rest chronologically. 

The chronology of the long-running Bakemonogatari anime series has been the subject of debate for years (much like the ever-expanding One Piece series), as fans decide where each of its supernatural arcs falls among the rest. 

Based on the light novel series of the same name, the series follows a young man who, after surviving a vampire attack, decides to help women vanquish various supernatural phenomena, including apparitions, ghosts, beasts, and spirits/ 

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NisiOisiN is a palindrome, but it is also the stylization of the pseudonym Nishio Ishin, the author of the Monogatari series of light novels characterized by original verbose prose with subtle wordplays and the charm of the banter full of sharp jokes between the various characters.

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The series director Akiyuki Shinbo found so brilliant how the source material was written that he wanted to set the adaptation of the series apart, willing to put literal words on the screen. After “Bakemonogatari,” numerous other Studio Shaft’s productions followed, and today we can finally watch “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season.”

The last chapter of “Orakomonogatari,” which is the first installment of the collection “Monogatari Off Season,” is the beginning of the anime. Yotsugi Ononoki is the shikigami assigned to watch over the undying Araragi Tsukihi, but her cover is blown,...

The upcoming fantasy-adventure series Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest has locked down the performer for its opening theme: Asterism, a band that will likely be very familiar to fans of My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen . The band, founded in 2014, has performed multiple opening and ending themes for many popular series—"Sora ni Utaeba" and "Polaris" for My Hero Academia , "Kaikaikitan" from Jujutsu Kaisen and "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" from Bakemonogatari , to name a few. The new opening, as announced on the show's official social media, will be called "Crescendo." Related: Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest Anime Unveils New Trailer The original Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I'm Actually the Strongest light novels are written by Ibarakino, illustrated by Yu Hitaki, and published in Japan by Kodansha under their K Light Novel Books imprint, and a manga adaptation with...

After a mesmerizing glimpse through the torii gate of the eponymous Garden in Azuki and Dentsu's Enter the Garden: The Waiting Man, viewers grew more curious about how this collaborative anime project would grow. With incredible names attached like Gor Taniguchi, acclaimed director of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, One Piece Film: Red, and the Planetes adaptation that recently joined Crunchyroll, millions of viewers were wondering when they'd get their next fix. Episode #2, titled Fractured Reflections, will expand Enter the Garden's vision as shown by a new press release, including Azuki's newly-released trailer.

With Taniguchi as the creative producer helming the project, Yukio Takatsu is tapped to direct Fractured Reflections after Junichi Yamamoto's turn with The Waiting Man. Additionally, Taku Kishimoto will write for the series following his work on Haikyuu!! and Blue Lock, while Samurai Champloo character designer Kazuto Nakazawa will handle the character designs. In...

Welcome to the fascinating world of Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp, a sweeping prequel to the acclaimed Monogatari series. Join high schooler Koyomi Araragi as his ordinary spring break takes an extraordinary turn. When he discovers the injured vampire Kiss-Shot, their fates become intertwined in a quest that will push the limits of humanity.

This animated compilation adapts Nisio Isin’s novel into a cinematic epic. We’re introduced to Koyomi, an average teen enjoying his vacation, until an encounter with the bewitching Kiss-Shot pulls him into the realm of monsters and magic. Now bound by blood, he fights to help her reclaim stolen powers from formidable foes.

Along the way, Koyomi relies on the support of friends new and old. Classmate Tsubasa Hanekawa proves a level-headed guide, while supernatural fixer Meme Oshino offers cryptic aid. But Kiss-Shot remains the fierce heart of the story, as her uncanny evolution mirrors Koyomi’s own changing nature.

Hot off the announcement of Steins;Gate and Monogatari series collaborating to celebrate their respective 15th anniversaries, the official accounts for the series’ confirmed today that the star collaboration at Tokyo Tower will be breaking ground (and not microwaves!) on October 16 to October 29. The previously released collaboration visual was updated to put the iconic tower in the background. Alongside the Tokyo Tower take over, Steins;Gate and the Monogatari series will also be working together on a collaboration cafe in Harajuku with AnimaxCafe+ from October 16 to November 13 as well as a pop-up shop with Animega/Sofmap in November. Each collaboration has different goods for sale with all of them, including the Tokyo Tower collab, being detailed at a later time. Related: Science Meets Supernatural with Steins;Gate x Monogatari Series Collab Both franchises are streaming on Crunchyroll, letting you catch up with both for their respective anniversaries. The latest of...

Vampires have been a far reach of human imagination with their charisma exceeding boundaries and mediums of storytelling. These immortal beings have found fertile ground that allows narratives to jumble up traditional vampire lore with unique Japanese storytelling sensibilities. The fusion has given rise to a diverse array of vampire anime series, each projecting its own interpretation of these mythical creatures.

This top 5 vampire anime is approvingly ranked based on their overall impact on the genre. From Gothic horror and post-apocalyptic landscapes to supernatural and modern urban settings, these anime shows draw attention to vampire stories in Japanese animation.

5. Noblesse Cadis Etrama Di Raizel From Noblesse | Credit: Production I.G.

Noblesse brings a fresh take on vampire stories, mingling modern-day settings with ancient vampire nobility. The story moves around Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, an ancient and powerful vampire who awakens after 820 years of slumber. As he tries to adjust to the new world,...

Following the broadcast of Season 7's 18th episode (156 overall) in Japan, the official website and accounts for the My Hero Academia anime revealed the casting of Hiroshi Kamiya (Araragi in Bakemonogatari ) as the youthful version of One For All — fittingly succeeding Akio Otsuka. Related: My Hero Academia Season 7 Anime Unveils 'Deku vs. Shigaraki' Visual Series director Kenji Nagasaki acts as Chief Director for Season 7, with Naomi Nakayama in the director's chair at studio Bones. Yusuke Kuroda continues to handle series composition/scripts, with Yoshihiko Umakoshi and Hitomi Odashima on character designs, and Yuki Hayashi on music. Crunchyroll streams the collection of My Hero Academia anime episodes, specials, movies and more from the franchise, and describes the series as such: Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a...

Next year, Key's visual novel Summer Pockets will come to life as an anime series. Today, the tide rolls in with all sorts of new information: new art, a trailer, returning voice actors and theme song performers. The information was shared during today's " Summer Pockets Prologue Party," a special stand-alone event celebrating the upcoming series. A new trailer introduces us to Hairi Takahara and the four girls he will meet on the island of Torishirojima: A fresh new visual also shows the series's four heroines: Related: Summer Pockets TV Anime Premieres in 2025 In addition to the (mostly) returning core cast previously announced, eight more voice actors from the games will be returning to voice their characters in the anime adaptation: Miki Nomura: Voiced by Saku Ichimiya Shizuku Mizuori: Voiced by Sahomi Koyama (Chouhou in Shin Koihime Musou ) Umi Kato: Voiced by Aimi Tanaka (Ryuzu Birma in Re:zero ) Kyoko...

The many girls of this season's Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season have all gotten their moment in the spotlight. Now it's Araragi's turn! Following the recent reveal of the Shinobumonogatari Arc, Koyomi Araragi takes center stage in his own character trailer. Check it out: Related: Monogatari Series Finally Reveals Long-Haired Araragi in Shinobumonogatari Arc Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series began on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons and will stream Off & Monster Season as it airs, describing the new series as such: Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school.

With growing popularity of anime, most streaming platforms have updated their catalogue with the availability of the latest anime titles. A single show can be found on different websites, which at first seems like a good thing but isn’t really. Especially when you consider that sometimes a show could be scattered across platforms. Kill la Kill was first released in 2013, and to this day, the anime enjoys a dedicated fanbase and substantial popularity across the world.

Ryuko’s first meeting with Satsuki | Credits: Studio Trigger

Despite the demand, it’s nearly impossible to watch the entirety of the show legally. This problem isn’t unique to Kill la Kill but it highlights a key reason behind the persistence of piracy.

The Charm of Kill la Kill and Its Unavailability Online Satsuki Kiryuin | Credits: Studio Trigger

Studio Trigger’s first original anime, Kill la Kill is a fun mix of action and amusing bits.

The protagonist of the Monogatari franchise finally returns to the series in the latest arc of Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season . Titled Shinobumonogatari , the arc delivered a brand new trailer alongside a character visual of Koyomi Araragi with his new luscious locks of hair. Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Shinobumonogatari Arc Trailer Related: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Anime Teases Wazamonogatari Arc in New Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series began on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons and will stream Off & Monster Season as it airs, describing the new series as such: Spring break,...

What's next for fans watching the currently airing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season anime? A brand-new trailer released today sheds some (moon)light on the incoming Wazamonogatari arc and Maaya Sakamoto as Princess Acerola! Related: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Anime Teases Nademonogatari Arc in New Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series and describes the story: Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school. Koyomi Araragi encounters a blood-chillingly beautiful woman. The iron-blooded, hot-blooded, cold-blooded Vampire, she calls herself “Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade.” On the brink of death after losing her four limbs,...

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures dropped the blood-soaked trailer for “Kizumonogatari — Koyomi Vamp,” a recut of three popular “Kizumonogatari” anime features into a single film, which will screen for one day only, August 28, in Japanese with English subtitles. Tickets are currently on sale in select theaters through Fandango.

It’s about a high school student named Koyomi Araragi, who survives an encounter with a blond, golden-eyed, helpless vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade. Her legs and arms are cruelly torn apart, and her extravagant dress soaked in red. She’s a monster in a tragic state, lying in a pool of her own blood. But Koyomi saves her life by giving her his blood and becoming a vampire. To regain his humanity, he must help make her whole again.

Directed by Tatsuya Oishi and animated by Shaft, the original trilogy of “Kizumonogatari” films was released in 2016 and 2017 and adapted from the “Monogatari” series of novels by Nisioisin.

Kizumonogatari Koyomi Vamp brings intense action and deep storytelling. The film explores Koyomi's vampire origins and complex relationships. Fans can expect a deep dive into themes of humanity and morality.

The Monogatari series has been a huge success with audiences in Japan for its intricate storytelling, fan-favorite characters, and unique visuals. Known best for its philosophical tone, supernatural elements, and deep look into psychology, the franchise is commonly regarded as one of the best anime light novel adaptations. Now, the much-anticipated Kizumonogatari Koyomi Vamp film is set to come to the West, with Crunchyroll recently releasing an English-subtitled trailer.

The trailer perfectly shows the series' suspense and mysterious atmosphere, hinting at a dark and emotional story for the protagonist, Koyomi Araragi. The film, which is the latest installment in the Kizumonogatari arc, explores the origins of Koyomi's vampire transformation and his complex relationship with the vampire Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade.

An amalgamation of the three Kizomonogatari Films, Tekketsu, Nekketsu and Reiketsu, which are themselves adapted from the second novel in the monogatari series – a prequel to the others – Kizumonogatari – Koyomi Vamp – which premièred at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival - might be said to have a complicated pedigree. Newcomers should not let that put them off, however. Whilst there are peculiarities to the story which only make (a bit of) sense in the context of that other material, including later works in the Monogatari series, it’s easy enough to watch this simply as a story of boy meets vampire, boy goes all out to help vampire, boy discovers that now-powerful vampire might not be very nice.

To be fair, the said boy, Koyomi Araragi (voiced by Kamiya Hiroshi) never pretends to...

Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- begins with a kinetic display of carnage where its main character bursts into flames and careens down a skyscraper like a rogue pinball. It’s a violent, chaotic way to begin this vampire tale that feels all-too thematically appropriate for its conflicted hero, Koyomi Araragi, who gets pulled in extreme directions as he struggles to gain control of his life. It’s not dissimilar to the madness that the audience experiences as Koyomi Vamp’s aggressive storytelling grabs hold of them and doesn’t let go for two-and-a-half hours.

Anime is dense in groundbreaking and foundational vampire texts, whether it’s Vampire Hunter D, Blood: The Last Vampire, Hellsing, or even absurdly violent monster titles like Wicked City and Demon City Shinjuku. However, Kizunonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- clears them all. There’s a strong case to be made that Koyomi Vamp is not just one of the best anime vampire movies of all-time,...

Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season is underway, and with a new season comes a catchy new opening song! Today, Aniplex Channel released a creditless version of the new opening sequence, set to "caramel ribbon cursetard" performed by Kana Hanazawa and Saori Hayami. Both the song itself and the animation are filled with references to seasons past. How many can you catch? Related: Monogatari Series Features Number Loving Sodachi in New Anime Character Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series began on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons as well as Off & Monster Season , describing...

Crunchyroll is about to make a big splash at this year's San Diego Comic-Con in California. The massively popular anime streaming service is ushering in a brand-new makeover of its brand and service, with more yet in store.

Crunchyroll revealed its bold new look via a press release and new promotional video on its official YouTube account. According to the anime streaming giant, "the new look, feel, and sound of Crunchyroll reflects the joy that anime brings fans worldwide and is focused on an ethos of fun and celebration." The official rollout of the new and improved Crunchyroll is set for July 25, coinciding with San Diego Comic-Con 2024. The four-day event will take place at the San Diego Convention Center in California.

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“I can’t believe we’re here,” a friend said to me about halfway through this year’s Il Cinema Ritrovato, which takes over the center of Bologna for nine glorious days every summer, before correcting himself: “It actually makes a lot of sense that we’re here, but I still can’t believe it.”

My friend was in awe not that we––a pair of New York cinephiles, both fairly well-traveled––managed to make it to beautiful Bologna, but that we had entered some kind of an Olympic village for cinephiles, each day filled with some of the most memorable moviegoing events of our lives and each night filled with hours of discussion about the day’s pleasures. At the festival, everyone’s first question is “how many years have you been coming?” and newcomers are warmly welcomed into the fray. The favored departure is not a “ciao” or...

Along with the premiere of Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season last night, the series released not only a brand new character trailer but the creditless ending theme animation set to Yoasobi’s “Undead.” The character trailer features the mathematician Sodachi Oikura, who continues to be voiced by Marina Inoue (Armin Arlert in Attack on Titan ). Related: Monogatari Series Anime Releases Ougi Oshino Character Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series began on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons and will stream Off & Monster Season as it airs, describing the new series as such: Spring break,...

Ahead of Off & Monster Season 's premiere this month and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the Monogatari anime series continued its run of character trailers with a brand-new spotlight for Ougi Oshino, Koyomi's mysterious junior who's voiced by Kaori Mizuhashi (Mami in Puella Magi Madoka Magica ). The new series begins on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Related: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Anime Teases Nademonogatari Arc in New Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series and describes the story: Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school. Koyomi Araragi encounters a blood-chillingly beautiful woman.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that they will release Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- , the supernatural vampire compilation film from the Monogatari franchise, to select theaters for a one-day event in North America and Mexico on August 28, and in Australia on September 5. Related: Monogatari Watch Order: Full Timeline Guide Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- takes the Kizumonogatari film trilogy — based on the novel by Nisioisin — released in 2016 and 2017, edited into a single release. The staff from Shaft and the original Kizumonogatari films return for -Koyomi Vamp- including Tatsuya Oishi as director, Hideyuki Morioka as the character designer, Yota Tsuruoka as the sound director and Satoru Kosaki doing the music. The French musician Clémentine will compose the ending theme for the new movie. The Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- story centers around a high school student named Koyomi Araragi, who survives an encounter with a gorgeous yet helpless vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade.

Crunchyroll announced today that it has acquired North American and select international theatrical rights, including Mexico and Australia, for the ultra supernatural vampire film compilation Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- from Aniplex of America.

Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- is a three-film anime adaptation comprised of edited footage from the trilogy of films of the same name previously released in 2016 and 2017. It features animation produced by Shaft.

Kizumonogatari -Koyomi Vamp- centers around a high school student named Koyomi Araragi, who survives an encounter with a gorgeous yet helpless vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will release the film in theaters on August 28 for one day only in North America and Mexico and on September 5 in Australia.

It was one fateful evening when Koyomi Araragi encountered her – Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade: Legendary Vampire, Killer of Apparitions, and King of Apparitions.

Her legs and arms were cruelly torn apart, her extravagant dress soaked in...

Previewing opening song "caramel ribbon cursetard" by Kana Hanazawa and Saori Hayami, the latest trailer for Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season offers a delectable preview of the Nademonogatari arc and confirms that the Wazamonogatari and Shinobumonogatari storylines will follow in the much-anticipated continuation of the anime. The new series begins on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Related: Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Anime Begins with Orokamonogatari in 2024 Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. Crunchyroll will simulcast the series and describes the story: Spring break, an interval of time between the second and third year of high school. Koyomi Araragi encounters a blood-chillingly beautiful woman. The iron-blooded,...

The youngest member of the Araragi family, Tsukihi, got her own character trailer today for the lead up to the premiere of Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season in less than two weeks. The trailer looks back at the stories that the phoenix has been in and the interesting interactions between her and the rest of the Araragi clan. Related: Monogatari Series Anime Brushes Up on Karen Araragi with New Character Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons and will stream Off & Monster Season as it airs,...

Ahead of Off & Monster Season 's premiere next month and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the Monogatari anime series continued its run of character trailers with a minty-fresh spotlight for Karen Araragi, the fighting-fit sister of Koyomi who's voiced by Eri Kitamura (Izumo in Blue Exorcist ). Related: Monogatari Series Anime Releases Short and Sweet Character Trailer for Shinobu Oshino Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons, describing the first TV anime, Bakemonogatari , as such: “Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan,...

Ahead of Off & Monster Season 's premiere next month and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the Monogatari anime series continued its run of character trailers with a brand-new spotlight for Shinobu Oshino, the eternally young vampire with a sweet fang for donuts voiced by Maaya Sakamoto. Related: Cross Paths with Meme Oshino in Latest Monogatari Series Character Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons, describing the first TV anime, Bakemonogatari , as such: “Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan,...

Ahead of Off & Monster Season 's premiere next month and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the Monogatari anime series continued its run of character trailers with a brand-new spotlight for Meme Oshino, the spiritually skilled Shintoist voiced by Takahiro Sakurai. Related: Nadeko, Tsubasa Tip the Scales in Monogatari Anime Character Trailers Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons, describing the first TV anime, Bakemonogatari , as such: “Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan, and the series consists of 5 different stories.

The list is highlighted by old favorites like ‘My Hero Academia’ and new releases like ‘Twilight Out of Focus,’ but there’s a ton more to see on Crunchyroll this summer.

Is it time to dub 2024 The Summer of Streaming? Data recently published by Nielsen shows that in May 2024, streaming services accounted for a bigger percentage of total TV viewing than they had in any previous month. Streamers could see viewership reach even greater heights during the summer months, and the anime-focused service Crunchyroll is taking advantage. This week, Crunchyroll announced its summer lineup of new, returning and continuing shows, a schedule that runs more than 40 titles deep.

Key Details: New series releases start on June 26, and continue until August. Continuing shows on Crunchyroll include mega-hits like “My Hero Academia” and “One Piece.” Most new arrivals will have subtitle options only, but a few will also offer English dubs.

Join Crunchyroll for the latest exciting anime season of new and returning classics that are sure to energize your summer! Starting this July 2024, prepare to return to the trails and tribulations for godhood in Tower of God Season 2 ! And studio Shaft returns to the Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season ! Other hit anime also continue throughout the season including My Hero Academia Season 7 , That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 and One Piece ! Read on for even more shows to add to your summer 2024 anime lineup on Crunchyroll! See Also: Crunchyroll's Summer 2024 Dub Lineup here ! In this article New Summer 2024 Anime Season Picks New Summer 2024 Anime Season Simulcasts Continuing Summer 2024 Anime Simulcasts New Summer 2024 Anime Season Picks Studio: The Answerstudio Sub Airtime : July 7, Time Tba Dub Airtime : Tba New characters aim to make their dreams a reality as the mysteries of the tower bring different friends and foes.

Ahead of Off & Monster Season 's premiere next month, the Monogatari anime series continued its run of characters trailers with brand-new spotlights for Nadeko Sengoku and Tsubasa Hanekawa, voiced by Kana Hanazawa and Yui Horie, respectively. Related: Suruga Kanbaru Monkeys Around in Monogatari Anime Character Trailer Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons, describing the first TV anime, Bakemonogatari , as such: “Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan, and the series consists of 5 different stories. Thanks to Meme Oshino,...

Ahead of Off & Monster Season 's premiere next month, the Monogatari anime series continued its run of characters trailers today with a brand-new spotlight for Suruga Kanbaru, the self-proclaimed lesbian, fujoshi and masochist voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro. Related: Senjogahara, Hachikuji Make the Cut in Monogatari Anime Character Trailers Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with writer Fuyashi Tou. Akio Watanabe also returns as character designer and chief animation director. The series will begin on July 6 with the Orokamonogatari storyline. Crunchyroll streams the previous Monogatari TV anime series' multiple seasons, describing the first TV anime, Bakemonogatari , as such: “Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan, and the series consists of 5 different stories.